Flat thoracic spine + bulking disc c5-6,c6-7

I suffer from flat thoracic spine. And I have bulking disc at c5-6 and c6-7. Now I want to get back at training (i went to BBM beginner program) . After first training day I felt good, only a little bit of muscle soreness. So I went to lift again after the rest day. I did the same warm up with rubberbands, movements like scapula retraction. I felt pain in my spine, near left scapula and spine. I often get these spine locks in my upper spine/neck. My question is:

Is my flat back the problem for my shitty neck? And has the amount of the barbell training (squat, bench, deadlift) made it worse? I have seen many many chiropractors and fysioterapist. But the locking spine comes back frequently.I suffer from flat thoracic spine. And I have bulking disc at c5-6 and c6-7. Now I want to get back at training. After first training day I felt good, only a little bit of muscle soreness. So I went to lift again after the rest day. I did the same warm up with rubberbands, movements like scapula retraction. I felt pain in my spine, near left scapula and spine. I often get these spine locks in my upper spine/neck. My question is: Is my flat back the problem for my shitty neck? And has the amount of the barbell training (squat, bench, deadlift) made it worse? I have seen many many chiropractors and fysioterapist. But the locking spine comes back frequently.

​I am 32 years old​​​​​.
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Hi Jussi,

I would recommend looking into the content we have created in managing pain in general, and back pain in particular. There is a lot to unpack here – but it is important to recognize that “flat thoracic spine” is not a real problem. To be clear, I am not saying that you aren’t experiencing pain – but rather that this “flat spine” is a made-up issue that does not require special attention or treatment. Regarding what should be done about it, we would first recommend reading this article in detail:

https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog…ining-what-do/

As well as checking out our podcasts and YouTube lectures on back pain, where we address concerns about disks as well. If you need further, more specific, or more individualized guidance, we would recommend a consult with our team in order to work through your concerns in greater detail. Contact Us | Barbell Medicine

I understand a certain pain while training, but the pain remains severe almost for a week. It also reflects to hand and I think that this is the sign of neuralgia? And this is not a good thing. This refers to old disc injury and I don’t want it to recur. I think that some specific movements irritate the nerve, like bench press. And the straightened thoracic spine burdens my neck too much.

This very scenario is discussed in the article I liked above, along with our recommendations for management. When activity markedly flares up symptoms, we often recommend a change in the dosage of activity until we find something that is more tolerable. This may mean a temporary reduction in intensity or training volume, for example.

We would need more information to provide more input on this, which is why I recommended a consult.

I stand by my previous comment that a “straightened thoracic spine” is not a problem.

We are happy to help with this further, but I again recommend checking out our content (videos/articles/podcasts) on this topic, and pursuing a consult for further individualized advice.

First for all Thanks for the answers, I really appreciate it.

The individualized guidance that you brought up. Is there possible to discuss with Skype? Because I speak English better than I write it (I’m Finnish) and I also think that I’ll be able to explain this better via video.

Yep - that is exactly what a consult entails. You can submit an inquiry at the link I provided above.

First of all thanks for the whole BBM-coaching group about the interesting material that you adduce. And special thanks to Mr. Ray. Consultating with him ended my suffering with back of the neck and upper back.

Really humble thanks about that.

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